October
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Howell Nature Center: Creatures of the Night
Meijer Branch 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson, MI, United StatesThe Meijer Branch is excited to welcome the Howell Nature Center for their "Creatures of the Night" program! Ever wonder what goes bump in the night in Michigan? Howell Nature Center is coming to the library to tell us about creatures of the night! This after-dark themed program focuses on adaptations and behaviors of our […]
4th Annual Scarecrow Contest
Create your own scarecrow to decorate the Springport Village Main Street! Registration and T-post pickups begin Monday, October 15. Bring in your entry when completed to be put on Main St. light posts. entries due by Monday, October 29th. Prizes given for ages under 12 as well as over 12. For more information, call the Springport Branch […]
Tech Take-Apart at the Eastern Branch
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesFeeling a little destructive? Come by the Eastern Branch for a Tech Take-Apart! We'll be destroying old keyboards, computers, and more to discover how they all work and how to fix and improve them. Registration required, so please call the Eastern Branch at (517) 788-4074 to save your spot. Intended for ages 8-18.
National Fossil Day Party
Meijer Branch 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson, MI, United StatesOctober 17 is National Fossil Day! Come celebrate at the Meijer Branch with a dinosaur storytime, a fossil dig, prehistoric snacks, and other fun activities! Intended for ages 3 and up.
Napoleon Book Club
Napoleon Branch 6755 Brooklyn rd., Napoleon, MI, United StatesJoin us at the Napoleon Branch as we discuss... Thursday, October 18 at 2 p.m. Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng Stop by the Napoleon Branch to check out a copy of this month’s title. Intended for adults.
Lowry’s Little Flock Farm
Spring Arbor Branch 122 Star Rd., Spring Arbor, MI, United StatesFlock to the Spring Arbor Branch for a meet & greet with Lowry's Little Flock Farm! Lowry's Little Flock Farm is coming back for a Return Performance! Come pet, feed, and learn about the little flock with a llama, alpaca, miniature donkey, goats, Jacob sheep, Teddy the calf, rabbits, and a beautiful, friendly turkey. Location […]
“Escape from Haunted Carnegie” – a JDL Escape Room
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesCreep and crawl your way to the Carnegie Branch for a JDL-themed Escape Room! You receive a mysterious invitation to spend the night at the famed haunted Carnegie mansion. The goal: to escape before sunrise and collect riches beyond wildest dreams. However, it's not as easy as it seems. Over the course of the event, […]
Pet Parade
Spring Arbor Branch 122 Star Rd., Spring Arbor, MI, United StatesCome to the Spring Arbor Branch for a Pet Parade! Bring your pet to the Spring Arbor Library for a costume parade. This is your chance to win a prize for the best pet costume. Prizes awarded for several different categories! Register your pets by October 13, 2018 by calling the Spring Arbor Branch at […]
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Parma Branch 102 Church St., Parma, MI, United StatesSwing by the Parma Branch for a pumpkin decorating contest! Bring in your pumpkins already painted or decorated. Prizes in three age categories. Refreshments provided. Intended for all ages!
Knit A Snake!
Meijer Branch 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson, MI, United StatesSnakes are taking over the Meijer Branch, thankfully they're only knitted. Create a knitting loom and knit your very own snake. No knitting experience necessary. Registration is required, so please call the Meijer Branch at (517) 788-4480 to reserve your spot! Intended for ages 7 and up.